{"product_id":"russian-svr-foreign-intelligence-external-relations-directorate-honorary-badge-rare-original-issue","title":"Russian SVR Foreign Intelligence External Relations Directorate Honorary Badge – Rare Original Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item – Only One Available. A rare original-issue honorary badge associated with the External Relations Directorate of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), responsible for maintaining official contacts and liaison with foreign intelligence and security services. The Directorate forms part of the SVR's specialized organizational structure, handling international intelligence relationships and cooperation with foreign counterparts. This distinctive departmental badge was intended to recognize distinguished officers and honored veterans associated with the Directorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge features an elaborate multi-layered design incorporating the traditional intelligence sword, a radiating silver-toned star, and a blue enamel globe surrounded by a golden laurel wreath, symbolizing the international scope of the Directorate's activities. The red enamel ribbon bears the initials “VS,” representing External Relations. Its finely detailed construction combines contrasting metallic finishes with richly colored enamel, producing an impressive example of Russian intelligence insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by the Moscow-based firm Orel \u0026amp; Co, a specialist producer of Russian departmental badges, the badge retains its original screw-back fastening. Associated with a specialized division of Russia's foreign intelligence establishment, this uncommon piece represents a desirable addition to collections of SVR insignia, intelligence service decorations, and modern Russian security agency memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53784163254584,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1256\/7096\/files\/IMG_3466.jpg?v=1794397875","url":"https:\/\/khanmilitaria.com\/products\/russian-svr-foreign-intelligence-external-relations-directorate-honorary-badge-rare-original-issue","provider":"KhanMilitaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}